This review article investigates how optimism/pessimism, locus of control, their effects on academic performance and well-being are interconnected in adolescents and educators. It combines current research to emphasize the importance of these psychological impacts in academic environments. The article explores how having a positive outlook and feeling in control of one's own life can improve both academic achievements and overall happiness, whereas negativity and feeling controlled by external factors can have negative effects on these outcomes. Moreover, it explores the impact of educators on developing these characteristics in students and gives suggestions for creating a nurturing educational setting. Adolescents' academic success and emotional wellness are influenced by their beliefs about control and outlook on life, as noted by educators.